Springtime is here! Spring is Here! Spring is here and I’m so excited! As we notice trees beginning to bud and flowers blooming, it stirs a feeling of renewal within ourselves. For those of us in the Pacific Northwest, we also have a renewed hope of warmer days coming soon! Let’s look at some ways that we can help our bodies transition with the season. Spring and the Liver Chinese Medicine associates Spring with the element of Wood and the paired Liver & Gallbladder organs. I

Hypertension. Hypertension Facts and Statistics Hypertension is one of the most common cardiovascular diseases, affecting approximately 1 billion individuals worldwide. Furthermore, it is estimated that 62% of strokes and 49% of heart attacks are caused by high blood pressure. The most commonly used treatment options for hypertension include pharmaceuticals and lifestyle modifications. Although many patients are able to achieve ideal blood pressure levels, it often involves a

Learn about healthy fall nutrition. Recipe We could all use the occasional reminder of how powerful our eating habits are when it comes to our health. Sometimes adverse symptoms can simply be a result of vitamin deficiency. Today let’s look at a simple recipe that is rich in enzymes and can help boost Vitamin B12 levels. In an instagram post we covered a recipe with similar ingredients of walnut and black sesame, but it was geared towards individuals with a sweet tooth. Toda

Acupuncture can alleviate depression. As someone that has struggled with depression in the past, I am always looking for natural ways of treating it. Globally, depression is estimated to affect more than 264 million people and is the leading cause of disability worldwide. It tends to affect more women than men and is especially prevalent in peri-menopausal women that are undergoing physiological changes. Treatment modalities Conventional treatments for depression include phar